The Grade 1 $257,208 Graham Paint Futurity on May 29 was the richest race for Paints this year. It was an interesting one to watch this year as Rio Rojo Jessie crossed the finish line in front, but would soon be disqualified for interference. Girls Got Grip was elevated from second place to first...
It was announced recently that one of the leading Paint racing sires, Texas Hero, is retiring from the breeding shed. The latest development is that the horse has been given to the original breeders/owners Herb and Ginger Graham who helped make this horse a legend in the Paint racing industry on the track as...
Owners, trainers, jockeys, track personnel, and racingfans came together on May 9 to help raise $44,100 for Rein in Cancer and Ally’s House – two Oklahoma-based organizations dedicated to helping those dealing with cancer. Tough Enough to Wear Pink-Betting on a Cure, which raised $32,700 at its inaugural event in 2009, is a joint...
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ held its first ever Extreme Cowboy Race at Circle E Guest Ranch in Belvidere, TN on Saturday May the 8th. The event was sponsored by Manna Pro and Wahl Clippers. The race was sanctioned through the Extreme Cowboy Association and in its first year there were 26...
The United States Trotting Association (USTA) announced today its intention to offer support to Standardbred horses in the care and custody of animal control authorities because of neglect, abuse or abandonment. The program, to be called “Support Our Standardbreds” (SOS), will extend assistance in providing feed, veterinary and other care to Standardbred horses in...
